In line with one of many NFL’s all-time receiving greats, Steve Smith Sr., Indianapolis Colts rookie wideout Josh Downs goes to be extremely productive on the NFL stage, already praising his footwork and talent to get routinely open:

Smith Sr. is aware of a factor or two about taking part in broad receiver on the professional ranks too, as he ranks twelfth all-time in receptions (1,031), eighth in receiving yards (14,731), and thirtieth (tied) in landing receptions (81) respectively in 16 NFL seasons—as a longtime nice.

He was a 3x NFL All-Professional, 5x Professional Bowler, and NFL Comeback Participant of the 12 months—all whereas previously with the Carolina Panthers (as he later performed 3 years for the Baltimore Ravens on the finish of his prolific profession).

Downs was lately chosen by the Colts with the 79th general decide (third spherical) on this yr’s NFL Draft.

At a listed 5’9,” 171 kilos, Downs doesn’t have best prototypical dimension—very like Smith Sr., who was 5’9,” 195 kilos, however the rookie intends to greater than make up for it along with his velocity, potential to separate, and constantly make contested catches. Pound-for-pound, Downs performs rather a lot greater than his smaller stature and like Smith, might very properly ‘have that dawg in him.’

Time will inform.

In any case, Downs figures to right away play a distinguished function for the Colts offensively as a rookie, as he ought to man the slot and function prime rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson’s security valve over the center of the sector and occasional deep menace.